Enrollment
426
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cottonwood, AZ
Mountain View Preparatory School
Federal NCES profile for Mountain View Preparatory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040237003241
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain View Preparatory School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Cottonwood · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain View Preparatory School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View Preparatory School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Cottonwood, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040237003241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mountain View Preparatory School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mountain View Preparatory School
Mountain View Preparatory School is a mid-sized elementary school in Cottonwood, Arizona, enrolling 426 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 426 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 216 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #71.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) spends $10,435 per pupil, 21% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 33.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) also operates Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School (585 students) and Cottonwood Community School (430 students) alongside Mountain View Preparatory School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mountain View Preparatory School compares
Mountain View Preparatory School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 57% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in Arizona - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,435
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Mountain View Preparatory School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487), which includes Mountain View Preparatory School.
$10,435
Per student
-21%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.3%
State 35.0%
Federal 33.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mountain View Preparatory School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Community School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Education Services | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain View Preparatory School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~426 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mountain View Preparatory School
How many students attend Mountain View Preparatory School?
Mountain View Preparatory School has 426 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cottonwood, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Preparatory School is 18.5:1, which is 9% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountain View Preparatory School?
20.8% of students at Mountain View Preparatory School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain View Preparatory School?
The largest demographic group at Mountain View Preparatory School is White at 54.5% of enrollment, in Cottonwood, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain View Preparatory School?
Mountain View Preparatory School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mountain View Preparatory School rank among elementary schools in Cottonwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View Preparatory School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Cottonwood, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cottonwood on the city page.
Is Mountain View Preparatory School a good school?
Mountain View Preparatory School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487)?
Besides Mountain View Preparatory School, Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) also operates Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School (585 students), Cottonwood Community School (430 students), and Oak Creek Elementary School (238 students). See the Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) district page for the complete list.
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